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Old Jun 14, 2006 | 09:31 PM
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I'm looking into the CE28N but not sure which rim size to go for. I haven't lowered the car yet but if I do, it would either be on Eibach's or Espilers.

I just want a clean look, not too low and good ride quality. I dont want to have to deal with rolling the fenders.

Would 17's cover the wheel gap on those springs? I don't mind like a 1 finger gap.
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Old Jun 15, 2006 | 06:57 AM
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Whether you go with 17" or 18" the gap will be the same. The Eibach springs are going to give the 1" drop but retain the OE ride quality. They can reuse the OE shocks as well. If I can help give me a call.
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Old Jun 15, 2006 | 08:06 AM
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I like the look of 17s and slammed
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Old Jun 15, 2006 | 08:43 AM
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The bigger the wheel... the slower the car.
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Old Jun 15, 2006 | 10:25 AM
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Originally Posted by stooken,Jun 15 2006, 01:31 AM
I'm looking into the CE28N but not sure which rim size to go for. I haven't lowered the car yet but if I do, it would either be on Eibach's or Espilers.

I just want a clean look, not too low and good ride quality. I dont want to have to deal with rolling the fenders.

Would 17's cover the wheel gap on those springs? I don't mind like a 1 finger gap.
17" Ce28 have s2k specific offsets, enough said.
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Old Jun 15, 2006 | 04:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Jim@tirerack,Jun 15 2006, 06:57 AM
Whether you go with 17" or 18" the gap will be the same. The Eibach springs are going to give the 1" drop but retain the OE ride quality. They can reuse the OE shocks as well. If I can help give me a call.
How much for the Eibach's?
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Old Jun 18, 2006 | 02:17 PM
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IIRC Eibach are 1.25"

Do it properly with coilovers

Stick with 17" and use the CE28's in my sig
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Old Jun 26, 2006 | 03:35 PM
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[QUOTE=Jim@tirerack,Jun 15 2006, 06:57 AM]Whether you go with 17" or 18" the gap will be the same.
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Old Jun 26, 2006 | 10:09 PM
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if your gonna spend the $$$$ on wheels / tires...........buy 18"

don't let a $100 set of lowering springs dictate the wheel.....IMO
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